Liverpool reportedly remain in negotiations with Brighton and Hove Albion over a deal to sign Yankuba Minteh, as per transfer journalist Florian Plettenberg.
After moving to AMEX Stadium from Newcastle United, the 22-year-old initially featured as a rotational option before playing regularly last campaign.
However, he has struggled to showcase his productivity in the Premier League thus far. After making 12 goal contributions during the 2024/25 campaign, he registered only seven goal contributions in all tournaments last term.
Still, Liverpool have identified him as a serious option to replace Mohamed Salah. The Reds have already seen their opening two proposals worth up to £60m rejected, with the Seagulls demanding around £70m to let him leave.
Now, on X, Plettenberg states that Liverpool remain in negotiations with Brighton to sign Minteh, although he is set to be unavailable for selection over the next 2-3 months due to his injury. Liverpool are keen on him as he possesses a similar profile to Salah.
Plettenberg wrote:
“Negotiations between Liverpool and Brighton for Yankuba Minteh are still ongoing. Understand the 22 y/o winger is expected to need another 2-3 months to be fully match-fit after his injury. That’s the current prognosis. Liverpool still really want him, as the left-footed winger can play from the right and has a profile similar to Mo Salah.”
Minteh is a left-footed versatile forward as he is comfortable on either flank. He is quick, strong, can dribble past opposition defenders in tight areas and works hard without possession.
Minteh to Liverpool
The Reds currently have Cody Gakpo, Rio Ngumoha, Federico Chiesa and Victor Munoz as options for the flanks but none of them are left-footed players.
Moreover, Chiesa has struggled to find his feet in the Premier League since joining from Juventus a couple of years ago, while Ngumoha is still very young and needs time to develop.
Minteh is a talented player and could become a top class forward in the future. However, he is still a raw talent and there is a question mark whether he is ready enough to help the Reds achieve their lofty ambitions.
Nevertheless, it is going to be interesting to see whether the Merseyside club eventually manage to lure him to Anfield before the end of this transfer window.
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